Marks & Spencer has reported record Christmas trading, with like-for-like growth of 5.6% in its third quarter.

Its food division continued to outperform the market, reaching a historic 4% market share.

Fashion, home & beauty sales declined 2.5%, but performance improved online as digital sales recovered after its widely-reported cyber attack midway through 2025.

Full-year guidance remains unchanged for the retail giant, which has a free cash flow outlook of £1.4 billion to £1.8bn.